Vision Statement:
Our community’s Rural Character will be supported by facilitating strong local ties and communication between the public, organizations, and government; promoting locally owned businesses and supporting quality education; protecting the environment, and maintaining landowners’ rights and responsibilities; promoting controlled and well-planned growth with appropriate infrastructure; ensuring proper representation for rural interests and needs; and supporting the health and safety and the privacy of our vibrant community.

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Public Comments DUE March 8 on PSRC Regional Open Space Conservation Plan — Info under Environment Committee
KC EXEC HAS PUBLISHED THE AREA ZONING AND LAND USE STUDY REQUIRED UNDER MORATORIUM ORDINANCE 18611 — CLICK ON ASPHALT FACILITY IN THE CURRENT ISSUES BOX
OSS BILL HB 2420 NOW SITS IN STATE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY — HEARING FEBRUARY 21 AT 8:00 AM
CURRENT ISSUES: See Current Issues box for timely information.
READ MORE: For additional details and links.
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL SERVICES: The KC Executive has proposed creation of a new department that will include the DPER together with various functions of the KCDOT, DNRP, and the PH-SKC On-Site Septic Systems Program.
EXEMPT WELLS: See Environment Committee page (gmvuac.org/environment) for recent legislation pertaining to the Hirst decision.

The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 5, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station–SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. Guest speaker(s) include representatives of the Maple Valley Farmers’ Market. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance — check the Current Issues Box and Announcements for important news and updates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: King County adopted the Final Franchise Compensation Rule effective January 29, 2018. Specific information, including links to agency reports and applications, is available on this website in the Current Issues box.

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PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE NOTICE THAT the KC Executive intends in February to introduce legislation to create a new DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL SERVICES that will include the DPER together with various functions of the KCDOT, KCDNRP, and the PH-SKC On Site Septic Systems Program. Read More for updates.

There have been three proposed Marijuana operations in the greater Maple Valley unincorporated area: 200th Ave SE east of the City of Maple Valley, SE 186st St near Lake Francis (since withdrawn due to Home Owners’ Association rules) and 269th Ave SE in Hobart....

King County continues its responsibility to update the King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) -- the planning document required under the State's Growth Management Act that guides residential, commercial, and industrial development and growth and zoning in our rural...